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BF03 FXT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,603 mi
Last recorded54,603 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 FXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 54,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front anti-roll bar link end slight wear to ball joints

Fail 2 Jun 2011 54,593 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front anti-roll bar link end slight wear to ball joints

Pass 1 Jun 2010 50,247 miles

nearside front anti-roll bar link end,tiny play

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 29 May 2009 42,057 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 39,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight seap from pas rack

Fail 4 Mar 2009 39,633 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

slight seap from pas rack

Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,648 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,680 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,255 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 18,532 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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BF03 FXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF03 FXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF03 FXT registered?

BF03 FXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is BF03 FXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 FXT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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